Investment Tips for 2026: Avoid FOMO-Based Investing

KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. The Lunar New Year has ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse. Investors are being advised not to make investment decisions driven by Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) or the anxiety of missing trends.

Angelina Fang, Co-Founder of Feng Shui Consulting Indonesia, emphasised that the Year of the Fire Horse brings heightened emotional energy, ranging from optimism and ambition to ego. “In the context of investment, this energy is often reflected in overly aggressive decisions or the tendency to follow trends without careful consideration,” said Angelina in an official statement on Tuesday (17/2/2026).

Angelina advised the public and investors not to invest simply because “everyone else is doing it.” She urged them to understand the risks, not just the potential returns, and to set targets and loss limits from the outset to maintain discipline. In the Year of the Fire Horse, the ability to exercise self-control becomes a valuable asset.

For business owners, the best investment lies in execution. For both business proprietors and professionals, investment in 2026 is not always synonymous with financial products. This year instead presents an ideal moment to invest in things that strengthen business foundations, such as improving operational efficiency, digitising work processes, and reinforcing teams, culture, and leadership.

“Both from a modern economic perspective and a Feng Shui standpoint, 2026 is not about grand plans without follow-through, but rather about tangible results from consistent steps executed with discipline,” Angelina explained.

Christiaan Tuntono, Senior Economist at Allianz Global Investors, observed that growth in the Asian economy for 2026 is expected to be selective. This means not all sectors or assets will rise simultaneously.

In line with the Fire Horse energy, investors are advised to choose instruments or businesses with strong fundamentals, clear cash flows, and comprehensible business models.

“Focus on the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, as the AI revolution will remain the primary driver throughout 2026, not only among US technology giants but also in innovation hubs across Asia and Europe,” said Christiaan.